Hello again!
This time I have a question about film processors. As I mentioned in my previous thread about enlargers, my community primarily shoots 35mm and 120mm, and I am looking for a film processor that can be a great addition to my community darkroom...that is not a Noritsu.
I have the possibility to buy a Phototherm SSK-8, and I have heard that these machines are fantastic and essentially give Noritsu quality images. What are your thoughts about whether this Phototherm SSK-8 will do the trick, or should I consider looking at the JOBO CPP-3 or Dev.a?
Initial thoughts:
This time I have a question about film processors. As I mentioned in my previous thread about enlargers, my community primarily shoots 35mm and 120mm, and I am looking for a film processor that can be a great addition to my community darkroom...that is not a Noritsu.
I have the possibility to buy a Phototherm SSK-8, and I have heard that these machines are fantastic and essentially give Noritsu quality images. What are your thoughts about whether this Phototherm SSK-8 will do the trick, or should I consider looking at the JOBO CPP-3 or Dev.a?
Initial thoughts:
- From my research, the SSK-8 is auto-replenishing machine that uses less chemicals per roll compared to the JOBO and Dev.a that are not as automatic and resourceful with chemical use. Therefore, this makes the SSK-8 very attractive for me because that would mean less cost per month on chemicals for community film processing.
- However, the JOBO and Dev.a would allow for greater flexibility with the type of formats that can be possibly processed, which this is attractive for long-term flexibility.
